Building Integrity and Excellence: PAGMI/SMDF Trains Staff on Ethics and Personal Effectiveness

Folalumi Alaran in Abuja

The Solid Minerals Development Fund (SMDF) has concluded a two-day capacity-building training on Ethics and Personal Effectiveness for staff of the Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Development Initiative (PAGMI) in Abuja. The training was aimed at strengthening work ethics, enhancing productivity, and improving overall service delivery.

Speaking through her Personal Assistant, Alhaji Abdullahi Odey, the Executive Secretary, Hajiya Fatima Umaru Shinkafi, emphasized the need for staff to uphold the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability in the discharge of their official duties. She described the training as a strategic initiative aimed at strengthening staff capacity, reinforcing professionalism, and enhancing service delivery across the agency.

She further stressed that ethical conduct and personal discipline are critical to the attainment of organisational goals, adding that core values such as professionalism, effective communication, teamwork and collaboration, mutual respect, and effective time management are essential for exceeding service delivery standards in the public sector.

According to her, a strong work ethic remains the cornerstone of organisational trust, operational efficiency, and a healthy workplace culture. She therefore encouraged participants to take advantage of every opportunity for personal and professional growth, noting that the future of the agency rests on collective commitment, as the strength of the organisation is a direct reflection of the personal effectiveness of its workforce.

The Lead Coach and Founder of Coaching, Counselling and Allied Services (CCAS), Hajiya Amina Jambo, commenced the training sessions by encouraging active participation, noting that interactivity builds confidence and enhances productivity. She emphasized that effective time management is the foundation for developing strong personal and professional ethics.

The training featured a blend of theoretical and practical sessions, offering participants hands-on insights into managing workplace scenarios, ethical decision-making, and professional conduct.

Delivering the closing remarks, the Head of Corporate Communications, Mrs. Idowu Jokpeyibo, described the training as a rare opportunity that should not be taken for granted. She commended the Executive Secretary for prioritising staff welfare and capacity development, noting that deliberate efforts were made to ensure the successful delivery of the programme in support of staff personal growth and professional advancement.

Mrs. Jokpeyibo urged staff to embrace ethical compliance and personal effectiveness as the right approach to work. She also commended the Human Resources team, led by Alhaji Saliu Abubakar and supported by Mr. Adama Bamayi, and appreciated the facilitators for their impactful and engaging delivery.